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'"I think we battled the entire game," Buffalo coach Don Granato said. "We just weren't sharp. We didn't have our A-game tonight and we battled that, but we battled it the right way. … It was a positive sign to see. I didn't think our guys felt their game, but they figured out how to play when you're not feeling good and against a really tough team. So we found a way to get a … [Read more...] about Ovechkin scores 41st, Capitals defeat Sabres in shootout

'"We're playing much better than we were earlier in the year," Buffalo coach Don Granato said. "But absolutely, the psyche component didn't affect us like it would've a couple months ago, and we went right back to execution. Our execution's been really good. There was a little bit of a period, a sequence in the second period where I thought we lost a little, there was a little … [Read more...] about Thompson scores twice for Sabres in shootout win against Penguins

'Casey Mittelstadt also had a goal and an assist, and Craig Anderson made 30 saves for Buffalo (22-33-8), which has won four of five.' … [Read more...] about Dahlin, Sabres defeat Canucks in OT

'"We weren't ourselves last night," Tokarski said. "Little too casual, not enough intensity in our battles, I think, maybe gave them a little too much respect. The focus coming into tonight was it doesn't matter who we play, we've got to play the game the same way and play the game of hockey. When you cheat the game, teams make you pay. That's what happened in Edmonton. Tonight … [Read more...] about Thompson gives Sabres OT win against Flames

'"We didn't win any battles from the start, we made it really hard on ourselves," Olofsson said. "They've got some really skilled players. We had to get pucks deep and win our battles and obviously, we didn't do that, and I think that kind of showed."' … [Read more...] about Smith, Oilers defeat Sabres for fourth straight win

'"Now, I guess in terms of quiet, it's been a little quieter, maybe, than last year leading up to the deadline. I don't know if that is to some extent where teams are with the [NHL] salary cap, certain players out there that maybe teams have identified and then everything's kind of hinging on that, so maybe that's a little bit of it too. But I do think as you get closer to … [Read more...] about Sabres open to all possibilities ahead of NHL Trade Deadline, GM says

'"It's been a special weekend having my son here and my wife here," Hinostroza said. "It's really special, being able to chip in and help the team win. Obviously we got the win, that's the biggest thing. There's so many distractions this weekend with family over and everyone at the hotel enjoying themselves, but our team did a great job putting that in the background and coming … [Read more...] about Sabres defeat Maple Leafs outdoors in 2022 NHL Heritage Classic

'"I hope it's a sign of growth," coach Don Granato said. "Time will tell, but I think it's more a sign of character. The guys' will is just strong. I think it's always been strong. But here's a little more conviction with the will. The belief is a little stronger. And the determination is a little higher."' … [Read more...] about Sabres victory in NHL Heritage Classic ‘sign of character’

'"Especially as of late, we've been playing pretty good hockey," forward Casey Mittelstadt said. "Some of those wins speak for it. Obviously tomorrow is going to be on a big stage, on national television and quite a few people are going to be at the game. It's going to be highly covered. We all know that and we're going to be ready to go and we're going to be hungry."' … [Read more...] about Sabres set for spotlight in 2022 NHL Heritage Classic against Maple Leafs

'"There was one in my backyard my whole life," Cozens said. "So I spent countless hours out there with my friends, staying out there until it was dark, and even staying up late until my dad made me get off to get to sleep because there was school the next day."' … [Read more...] about Cozens of Sabres recalls days on dad’s rink ahead of Heritage Classic

'"Me and 'Tuchy', we're passionate about playing here in Buffalo," Krebs said. "We want to do the best we can for this organization. And that felt good giving [Anderson] a hug. It's just exciting, I think, for sure. Obviously, it's just one hockey game. They're a good team too. But that was nice."' … [Read more...] about Anderson wins 300th, Sabres top Golden Knights to spoil Eichel’s return

'"I think it was something that I was looking forward to getting behind me," Eichel said. "I'd spoken to a lot of guys that had played and went back to places, and they all said how tough it was their first time going back. It's tough. It's emotional. It's not easy by any means."' … [Read more...] about Eichel’s ’emotional’ return with Golden Knights ends in loss to Sabres

'"I had a phenomenal time here in Buffalo, living out a childhood dream playing my first NHL game. The city, the organization was great to me and my family. Again, no bitterness whatsoever."' … [Read more...] about Eichel set for first return to Buffalo with Golden Knights on Thursday

'"The first period was, I don't know what their shot count was (three), but it wasn't high," Buffalo coach Don Granato said. "And when we gave up a little -- the second we gave up too much time and space -- we responded with hesitation, a little bit of fear maybe, and that caused hesitation, the fear not to make a mistake."' … [Read more...] about Knight gets win in first start since Feb. 1, Panthers defeat Sabres

'"That's where I learned to love the game," the 33-year-old said. "I'd walk there all the time. The warming house would be open most of the time and if it wasn't, there was a little grocery store (Widmer's) that was kitty-corner to the rink and I'd walk over there and grab a hot chocolate or a Powerade and hang out for 15 minutes and go back and skate."' … [Read more...] about Heritage Classic stirs outdoor memories for Sabres’ Okposo, Mittelstadt